Principal Tooling Engineer

Position

Principal Tooling Engineer –

Location:

USA, LaFayette, GA

• Project Leadership and Management
  • Drive and manage the execution of tooling/equipment projects
  • Develop and manage gate closure in the gated management process
  • Ensure the delivery of project deliverables, including larger scopes
• Process Development and Compliance
  • Develop and manage specifications.
  • Lead and manage design review processes.
  • Manage and ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
• Part Design and Development Guidance
  • Guide and direct part design and development efforts
  • Develop and manage tool/equipment qualification efforts
• Cross‑Functional Team Leadership
  • Lead, guide, and participate in cross‑functional teams
• Knowledge Base Contribution and Mentorship
  • Contribute, mentor, and provide training for the team's development

• 7+ years of relevant experience, including experience in GE Appliances.
• Bachelor's degree OR tooling certification, with a hands‑on approach.
• Lean Leader certification;
  Six Sigma/Lean experience
• Certified instructor in RJG (RJG Inc.) processes.
• Proficient in applying GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to drawing review.
• Experienced and hands‑on expertise in CAD (Computer‑Aided Design) for part and mold design.
• Proficiency in CAE (Computer‑Aided Engineering).
• Highly capable in MS Office applications

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